Love coffee? Me too. In fact, one of my favorite lounging around shirts has the saying “Coffee ’til Cocktails” on the front. Pretty much sums it up for me! Although I do like Starbucks, what I really enjoy is checking out local coffee shops. We will even often add that to our vacation itineraries as an afternoon treat. So you can bet, I’ve explored all the coffee shops near me. Today I’m sharing my favorites located North of Indianapolis.
Noble Coffee & Tea – this one is just a mile from my house and right downtown on the charming Noblesville square so it’s definitely a favorite. For years, I would take my kids there for “coffee shop day” before school started once a week so this place has lots of great memories for me. It has two rooms with plenty of seating for working or meeting with friends. My teen daughter and her friends love to hang out at this coffee shop and study for finals or summer school. Of course, the coffee is excellent AND they have Circle City Kombucha on tap. Yum!
Indie Coffee Roasters – right on the edge of downtown Carmel, the vibe in this coffee shop is relaxing but a little edgy. The coffee is strong and bold which I love. The decor is a bit industrial and I’m a huge fan of the outside patio. It’s a little far for me for regular visits, but if I’m near Carmel I’ll definitely stop by!
2021 UPDATE: This coffee shop has sadly closed ...Della Leva – I found this coffee shop during a recent promotion of my 5-Day Add More Adventure to Your Life Challenge and I’m now a huge fan. This shop has an amazing Vietnamese Iced Coffee which is a favorite of mine on a hot summer day. It is also located very close to one of my son’s weekly soccer practice spots, so it’s perfect for me to zip over and get a little work done while he is at practice. There is a small patio but it hasn’t been open the times I’ve visited so I haven’t had a chance to check it out yet. Oh, and they also serve wine and beer – a plus if it’s evening and you can’t handle any more coffee late in the day!
Do you love local coffee shops? Share your favorites in the comments and I’ll be sure to check them out next time I travel to your area!
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Yes! I love a good coffee shop find! Keeps this mama going!
So true!
I love finding quality quaint coffee shops and especially ones like this located in a stand alone house. Love my coffee too!
So fun!
You know I want to visit every one of them!! Thanks for the inspiration for when I visit Indiana.
I love that they are all very different but all very good too! Something for everyone.
It is great to learn about new coffee shops. Thank you for sharing.
Coffee shops are always a great place to just relax for a bit.
My husband LOOOOVES coffee! I’ll have to keep this list handy for when we visit Indy. Thanks for sharing 😉
Yay! Hope you get a chance to enjoy one (or three!).
I am headed there to take the kiddo back to college soon and I will hit every single one of these!
Good! You will enjoy them all.
I love coffee and quaint little coffee shops! Thank you for sharing!
Me too!
I don’t drink coffee, but I love hot chocolate!
Hot chocolate is the perfect winter treat! Good for when you take the kids along too!
I like the picture with the heart it is so inviting!
I love it when the barista takes that extra effort!
Not a coffee drinker but love steamers.
My son loves steamers too, especially vanilla.
I am not a coffee drinker unless it is Cuban loaded with sugar! I need to find more kinds that like since it is so difficult to find! These look so tempting!
Try a Vietnamese iced coffee – it’s strong coffee poured over sweetened condensed milk – yummy and usually quite sweet!
I love hole-in-the-wall spots!
Me too – we always ask the locals for the best hole-in-the wall!
Like the variety of your group of coffee shops.. Will add to my Google Maps for my next trip.
good! Hope you get a chance to check at least one of them out someday!
Love an insider local’s guide…I’m not a coffee drinker but would be up for hot chocolate
Luckily all of these shops have delicious hot chocolate and tea too!
I love the sign, it was so cute. Anytime someone puts a heart on my coffee they get an extra tip. Let’s be real. You took the time to send love, so I will send love back to you.
I agree! I love it when they do the “coffee art”
Caffeine is the number 1 drug!
Caffeine is the #1 drug in America and the most delicious!
So true! And in moderation, perfectly fine to consume! 🙂
I love locally owned coffee shops. They are always so cute and the coffee seems so much better!
I so agree! Love the atmosphere AND the coffee.